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Foo Fighters Rock Wellington Despite Weather Woes

Find out how Foo Fighters conquered the wild Wellington weather to deliver an unforgettable concert. Plus, the amusing tale of a naked fan that caught Dave Grohl's attention!

The Foo Fighters rocked Windy Wellington, defying bad weather to put on an epic show at Sky Stadium. Despite warnings from the venue to delay arrival, concertgoers were thrilled by the band's performance. Meanwhile, a crash near the Remutaka Hill road posed temporary road closures, adding an unexpected twist to the event. Dave Grohl, the band's frontman, even dedicated a song to a cheeky fan who had stripped down in Christchurch, creating a memorable moment for fans.

In a quirky turn of events, Dave Grohl honored the naked Christchurch fan, revealing the amusing side of the band. The final leg of the Foo Fighters' NZ tour was almost drowned out by Wellington's unpredictable weather, leaving the legendary Dave Grohl surprised and amused. Despite the challenges, the band's resilience and Grohl's magnetic stage presence shone through, captivating the audience.

Interesting facts: Dave Grohl, the charismatic frontman of Foo Fighters, has a knack for connecting with fans in unexpected ways, like acknowledging a daring nude enthusiast. Sky Stadium in Wellington faced safety concerns due to wild winds but managed to host the concert successfully, showcasing their commitment to attendee well-being and entertainment excellence.

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Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Windy Wellington weather clears for Foo Fighters concertgoers at ... (New Zealand Herald)

Bad weather in Wellington has cleared for tonight's Foo Fighters show after Sky Stadium earlier warned concertgoers not to arrive early due to safety...

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Wellington's Sky Stadium warns Foo Fighters concertgoers to delay ... (Newstalk ZB)

Wellington's Sky Stadium is warning Foo Fighters concertgoers not to arrive early due to safety concerns while wild wind passes through. The Foo Fighters.

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Wellington.Scoop ยป Crash closes Remutaka Hill road; winds cause ... (Wellington Scoop)

It said the crash was near the summit on the Featherston side. The road was closed between the Kaitoke and Featherston Gates. Emergency services and contractors ...

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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl dedicates song to 'naked mother ... (New Zealand Herald)

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl tonight dedicated a song at his Wellington concert to the man who stripped off for the band in Christchurch. The band...

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl honours naked Christchurch fan (Stuff.co.nz)

A Christchurch man with a fondness for stripping has become the latest muse of Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl - kind of.

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'What was that?' Wellington's weather stumps Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl (Stuff.co.nz)

The band's final NZ stop was nearly a washout, thanks to the capital's temperamental weather, appearing to spook rock royalty.

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